Philatelic: meaning, definitions and examples
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philatelic
[ ˌfɪl.əˈtel.ɪk ]
related to stamps
The term 'philatelic' refers to anything related to the collection and study of postage stamps. Philately is not just about collecting stamps; it includes understanding their history, designs, and the postal systems that created them. Enthusiasts often engage in researching the significance of specific stamps, their first-day issues, and rarity. Moreover, philatelic activities can enhance one's knowledge of historical events and cultural aspects represented by the stamps.
Synonyms
numismatic, postal-related, stamp collecting
Examples of usage
- He has a deep philatelic knowledge.
- The philatelic exhibition attracted many collectors.
- She showcases her philatelic collection proudly.
Translations
Translations of the word "philatelic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 filatélico
🇮🇳 फिलेटेलिक
🇩🇪 philatelisch
🇮🇩 filateli
🇺🇦 філателістичний
🇵🇱 filatelistyczny
🇯🇵 切手収集の
🇫🇷 philatélique
🇪🇸 filatélico
🇹🇷 pul koleksiyonu ile ilgili
🇰🇷 우표 수집의
🇸🇦 طابع البريد
🇨🇿 filatelistický
🇸🇰 filatelistický
🇨🇳 邮票的
🇸🇮 filatelističen
🇮🇸 frímerki
🇰🇿 филателистік
🇬🇪 ფილატელისტური
🇦🇿 filateliya
🇲🇽 filatélico
Etymology
The word 'philatelic' is derived from the Greek roots 'philos' (meaning 'loving') and 'ateleia' (meaning 'exemption from tax'). Originally coined in the late 19th century, it was used to define the love and interest in the collection and study of postage stamps. The first recorded use of 'philatelic' in this context can be traced back to a French stamp collector, Georges Herpin, in 1864. He used the term in the title of his work which aimed to legitimize the hobby of stamp collecting and define its boundaries. As the hobby gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, the term became widely adopted in English-speaking countries and beyond, effectively encompassing the vast array of activities associated with stamp collecting, such as exhibitions, auctions, and the publishing of philatelic literature.